The National tribune., 1887-10-06

one coulG make me believe Goiunbut df>cONcfcu
Ameriea.-David H. Smith. Ellioitsbnrg. Pa
agree with g. IA. Musgroye. and hope he VIII
write alsnn-EvR M. Miliard Mansion. Wis
Keystone Boy" why not Introduce Mount
ain Hoosier" 60 gentlemen who are not users OF
tobaccoG II you have none such. yoursOciety must
be at low obb-Josie A. Stephens, 1855 Stout
street. Denver, Colo.
The only way 10 gain an idea Of the wondrous
beAuty Of the Valley of the James is 10 take an
evening drive through il along some wellworn
road al eVentide. The lowing herds Of cattle then
from their repast on the bluffs the pleasant
homes the broad Geids prOfusely dotted with
golden grain, and the glorious setting OF the sun
lighting up the peaceful scene IA sight not soon
Ia be forgotten. The settlers social energetic
and intelligent. many of them having enjoyed The
advantages Of the best of Eastern schools. Our
County H. perfect paradise for hunting cXpedi-
tions. Prairie chickens have not been 50 plentiful
for many years. Ducks and wild geese also
abound IN great numbers. The plover, ss usual has
flown la a warmer climate. thereby escaping a ter
ribie fate. but s missed much with other game
IA his stead.-AliCe Il. Anderson, Grand Rapids,
Oak.
Here all may bow ai friendships shrine,
Here all thai will may write line
Give some menentoes that will tell
The names of those who wish il well.
hope indeed. that every one
Will find place as have DONE
Anc take the trouble and the time
To write their thoughts ia prose or rhyme,
30 that we can, wlatCer befall.
The friends Of the dear &. q. recall.
Dora Romesburg.
do not exactly doubt Walter Campbelis Ne
". Il
Old Lake Erie cabbage 80 large you could not see
the top and il was a SIX weeks journey around 1t ;
also turnps SO large that a man on horsc-back rad
lng through Heid Of them would think himself M a
wilderness Jungle. Aud as for bect-. they never
pretended TO pull them; always let them stand,
and when ever piece was needed just chop outas
much as wanted aud pass on. Never saw one used
for fence posi-. but quite frequently the inside
chopped out aud shell used for "A barn. As 10 the
potato here. IL Is nothing uncommon 80 see whole
OHIO family seeking even one end oi potato 10
cook. However. have seen them used TO side up
houses. Walter. did you ever read She ~ lhhVe.
Il. *. Benjamin ;. of v, kingsviie. O.
agree with Carrie y. EageS, that books are ecu
Gators. and think ought 10 use care Ia choos-
ing them. But how many do this? How many
members of the q. &. would lay down AN exciting
novel or other senseess romance, without at least
resolving TO finish IL some other time"p would
like the Clubs opinion Of Francis Bret HaIte's
writings.-Lesle ~. John, Omaha, Ncb
TO EXcBANGE-wANTED
She " aud Scottish Chiefs" for Dred." or one
Of Louise NJ Alcott's works-Nillie A. Spencer.
Council Grove, Kan. I flat alto tnonIS,one Tor
haulboy or oboe; also, fat cornet, Lyon A
he,'ly. Tor y Hat soprano slide trombone or other
Rnusical insirumeHts-C. n. Brayton. Marquette.
Wis. sea sh,lls aud curiosities for fossils, etc;
write frsi.-Rollie 7. Toms. Stamford, Conn.
Spring flower roots and bubs.-BOx %, Eaton
Rapids Mich. Prize for best posta. autograph
Susie Dickson, Tyrone, Pa. Keepsake of silver
dollar. l7sj, aud 500 bill OF Continental money foT
best cash oiler.-Il. White. an old broken n-down
soldier cOinleled TO sell. Autographs and letters
for same. &. Dean, shiloh Illl III. Postal au-
toGTapls and songs.-Mma Henderson,. Newport,
o. silk handkerchief for fiBst and last photograph
OF young lady before Nov. l.-De Forest Jordan,
Cuba n. Y. Gold dollar for best essay sent before
Nov. i.--Gertrude Arlington, Box d5s winchen-
don. Mass. hotographs-Charies E Meinhard,
Cumberland q. H., Va. Postal autographs - Flor
ence A. Emerson, Plymouth. Ind. Prizes for best
postal autograph, collection Of shells. gcologi-
cal specimens, crazy patches and crochet samples
Icy Nov. Minnie E Scott Wolcolt, VT. Prize
for postal auiogHph.-susie Dickson. Tyrone Pa.
Shakspere's works for Robinson Crnsoe; also. let
ters-James Nation. Urbana. Kan. Prize of die
tionRry for best essay on any historical subject and
Alden Il edition of sam Slick. the Cioclinaker. for
seo.nd best essay by Nov. l.-Nil Meek, Macomb,
l Prize worth 80 cents for prettiesi postal auto
erat,h: Ideal magic lantera with 50 views for
Waichchain or best offer. - Joseph III. Morton,
North Robinson. o. A dissOlving scoptioOn for
good typewriter. - IT, Garrison. Lyons, Kan.
Prize for homliest postal autograph, and choice
hook for tlIe most comical painted or sketchcd.-
Edyvyn II. Lorch. Erie, l'a. Geological specimens
ior birds egs-I =. Turner. Box go Pttston. pa.
Songs for best tpbotograph-Niola Wilson iOs Hal
lonay street, Akron. %. Prize OF books for best
postal autograph by Nov. L-Sarslh Is. Driskeil.
Garfield, Ky. Five nice picture cards or IS post
marks for each arrow head: also shells and curios
ior rarrow-heads-1L L. Human, Box 300. wash
ington. ID. e.
Wanted: TO hear from any one who knew Peter
Potee Co. ID. 5lh Ind. Cav. and 90.h Reg't Vols
Ella v. Mays. Ashland Neb To know where
secure patterns Of elephant dog, etc. AID
words TO song, Willie. We Have Missed Nou, y
etc.-ABna R. Thompson. Lowell. o. Hand-pRint-
ing on satin OF silk at reasonable rates.-Bertsa
Thomus. ~ Johns, Mich.
Music: ." Hush, bly, Darling DO Not Weep" /" A
Warrior Bold" and Over the Rolling Sea" foi
The Dying Girls Message" /" The Dying Cali
fornian . aud I" Faded Coat OF Blue. ''-ki,te Hos
kins. Pittsileld lh. New and good music book
for another.-Ada Ltzan. Clarlevoix. Mich. Songs
III. A. Cook. HuniersEiile, Pa frankie Bunk.
Seneca Mo.
I,e,sers: With soldiers or their sons over 3d.
Josie n Parker. Brooks, Me-; Henry Sutor. Pine
Creek, Mich. With Eirls and boys from IL TO "a
Minnie Walker Port Clinton, o. With sons aud
"A 40 a.
CooperstOwn. III. With Tennessee Boy. -" ILL.,
nOis School Girl" Atwood. IN. With Young gen.
llemen.-Clnra Wedge. Box 20, Painesyile, o.
MiJh puzzle work gers.-Odcll Cyclone Box 467
Odell lil. With stamp buyers.-E q. Murphey
Turner City, M. With soldiers sons. Addis
Asliby, Evansville. w. Va. With those fond of mu
sic.--A. j. leyerly. teacher Of music Berwick Pa
with gegltlomcn.--k. N. Geeriug. nppecanoe City
o. With ihc &. C.-sss,iie j. Iursis, Belfast, Ne.
Kittie Hoskins. l'Jtsirid. III. With gentlemen.-
Flmirn Edwards, Boa 53. Seymour, Ind; Lucy n
Murray. Florida n. Y. With those who write Pit
man . phonog.rapby by.-lsert r.. Mil, Schallcr Iowa
James II. Ellis Crestline. Kan; Bessie McCord
C'yuthiana. o.; lua ~. GOsn. Corona. Oak
Horace E Allen. s. V. East Waterford. Me-. James
/ w. BNby. Box lA. Mansfield, n. A.; Lee J. HAs
kell. East Waterford. Me.
The Curious Corner.
ANSWERS 10 questions viii not lie published with
in two ar three weeks after questions appear. ~
all will have a chance 20 send replies aud receive
honorable mention with the number answered.
California is the longest State in the Union. an,
! Texas the next longest.
Vice Fresidcsli Aaron Burr was arrested aud trieS
! for treason.
The Knights OF the Round Table is a term ap
piled 10 King Arthur and his Knights.
Sir Galniad was "a celebrated knight Of tn,
! Round Table. "A Of Dauncelut.
J. What battle 0f the war of 1872 was fought afte
| the treaty Of peace sig ed and which side wa
victorious? >. Who would have succeeded Gen
! Washington in command of the army II anything
had happened 10 him:-John Cornell.
3. What flag has the stripes Of red and white nni
one star?
| love-
BIBLE BRIGADE
]. Over what Prophets body did the Archango
Michael and the Devil contend? 2 man by th
name OF Zcnas ~ mentioned In the Bible. Mha
wac his profession = Edward Mime, CO MoTto
street n. "
& Where Is Easter mentioned? 4. Where is
said that they shall sleep in the woods?-Chas
! Coleman, Kearney, Neb.